Check here for candidate profiles and positions on the issues, fundraising information, states to watch and the latest election news. Find comparisons of Republican and Democratic presidential candidates from across About.com, as well as information on key Senate, House and gubernatorial races.
Democrats - President 2008
Who are the Democratic contenders for the Presidential nomination in 2008? Review this list of the top eight: one governor, one representative, two former senators and four current senators. Fifteen senators have been elected president, but only two did so directly from the Senate: Warren G. Harding and John F. Kennedy.
Republicans - President 2008
Who are the Republican contenders for the Presidential nomination in 2008? Review this list of the top six: two governors, one mayor, one representative, one senator and one former senator. A more heterogeneous group than the Democrats. Of the five senators to become presidents in modern history, two were Republican: Warren Harding and Richard Nixon.
Polls
- USP Straw Poll - President
- Presidential Approval Ratings, George Bush
- End-of-Term Approval Ratings
- Polling Data - 2008 Presidential Campaign
Election Calendar
Primaries kick off in January 2008 in Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada; on 5 February we'll have a quasi-national primary. At the end of the summer, parties hold their national party conventions: Democrats in Denver, CO, 25-28 August and Republicans in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, 1-4 September. Election Day is 4 November and the Electoral College convenes in December.
States to Watch
Key states, due to the dates of their primaries or caucuses or the size of their delegate count:
- Iowa - How Do Iowa Caucuses Work? and Does It Matter Who Wins Iowa?
- South Carolina
- California
- New York
Campaign Finance
Endorsements
Issues
NonPresidential Races
Although attention is focused on the presidential race, the Senate race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent history, due to the rash of Republican Senator retirements.
- 2008 Senate Race
- 2008 House Race
- 2008 Gubernatorial Races
The Social Web and Politics
In the 2008 campaign, the social web is playing an increasingly central role.
